Community College of Baltimore County: CCBC Arts Spring 2026 showcases a vibrant season of theatre, music, dance, and visual art at CCBC—featuring bold performances, creative voices, and unforgettable live experiences.
ARTS LIVE! SPRING 2026
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JANUARY
MUSIC FORUM
FRI 9 n Turner Station History @ CCBC Dundalk – On display until February 28 CCBC Dundalk, Alvin and Mary Lloyd College Center, Gallery n Everything at Once – On display January 5–February 20 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery n Becoming 2026: Portfolio Student Exhibition – On display January 19–March 27 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Gallery FRI 24 n The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall SAT 25 n The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall FRI 30 n ilyAIMY – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall SAT 31 n The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall FEBRUARY FRI 9 n Everything at Once – On display until February 20 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery n Turner Station History @ CCBC Dundalk – On display until February 28 CCBC Dundalk, Alvin and Mary Lloyd College Center, Gallery n Becoming 2026: Portfolio Student Exhibition – On display until March 27 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Gallery SUN 1 n The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall FRI 6 n Liana Harron, piano – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Reception: Everything at Once – 6 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery
THEATRE AND DANCE
ENSEMBLE CONCERTS
n Reception: Everything at Once – 11 a.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery n I Was Born This Way (film screening) – 3 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
THU 12 FRI 13 THU 19 FRI 20 FRI 27
n Laura Vasilyeva, musicology – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
n The Secret Life of Bees (film screening) – 4 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
GALLERIES
n Faculty Recital – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Reception: Becoming 2026: Portfolio Student Exhibition – 6 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery
n Improvisation Workshop – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall MARCH
FRI 9 n Becoming 2026: Portfolio Student Exhibition – On display until March 27 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Gallery n Archival Practices in the Virtual Age – On display March 9–July 7 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery FRI 6 n David Rybczynski, jazz quartet – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre SAT 7 n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre SUN 8 n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – 3 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre THU 12 n Eurydice – 11:10 a.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre FRI 13 n Victoria Zelefsky, gig workshop – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Eurydice – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre n Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
SPECIAL EVENTS
ASL interpreted
n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Eurydice – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre n Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Eurydice – 3 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre n Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – 3 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
SAT 14
SUN 15
MON 16 FRI 20
n Eurydice – 10 a.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
n The Magical Mystery Four – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
MARCH (CONTINUED)
n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 4:30 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall
SAT 21 SUN 22 FRI 27
n A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall
n Pop Student Recital – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall APRIL
n Archival Practices in the Virtual Age – On display until July 7 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery n Self, Portrait: A juried, Student Call for Exhibit – On display April 20–June 19 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Gallery
FRI 9
n African American Art Song – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Reception: Archival Practices in the Virtual Age – 6 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery
FRI 10 FRI 17 THU 23
n Classical Student Recital – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
n The Christians – 11:10 a.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre
n Jeff Stern, percussion – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Reception: Self, Portrait: A juried, Student Call for Exhibit – 6 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery n The Christians – 7 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre
FRI 24
SAT 25 SUN 26 MON 27 WED 29 THU 30
n The Christians – 7 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre
n The Christians – 3 p.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre
n The Christians – 10 a.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre
n Reception: Archival Practices in the Virtual Age – 11 a.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery
n Spring Dance Concert – 11:10 a.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre MAY
FRI 9 n Self, Portrait: A juried, Student Call for Exhibit – On display unitl June 19 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Gallery n Archival Practices in the Virtual Age – On display until July 7 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Gallery FRI 1 n Chamber Singers – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n Spring Dance Concert – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall SAT 2 n Spring Dance Concert – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Chamber Singers – 7:30 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
MON 4
n Jazz Plus – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
n Honors Recital – 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
FRI 8
SAT 9
SUN 10 TUE 12 THU 14 FRI 15
n Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – 3 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
n Baltimore Symphonic Band – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
n Powerhouse Big Band – 8 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – 8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition – 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall n Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – 3 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
SAT 16
SUN 17
A SPRING R 20 T 26 S LIVE!
THEATRE AND DANCE Artists and audiences
CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE OF MARYLAND A Year with Frog and Toad: TYA Version Based on the books by Arnold Lobel Book and lyrics by Willie Reale Music by Robert Reale March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 1 p.m. March 21 at 4:30 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall Adults $15 • Students/children $10 Free for CCBC students with current ID
of all ages will find something to love in Theatre and Dance at CCBC.
CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE OF MARYLAND The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall Adults $15 • Students/children $10 Free for CCBC students with current ID DUNDALK COMMUNITY THEATRE Murder on the Orient Express By Agatha Christie Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 8 p.m. March 8, 15 at 3 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, Alvin and Mary Lloyd College Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre General admission $25 • Seniors $23 • Students/children $18 Free for CCBC students with current ID
CCBC THEATRE @ ESSEX Eurydice By Sarah Ruhl March 12 at 11:10 a.m. March 13, 14 at 7 p.m. March 15 at 3 p.m.
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March 16 at 10 a.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center,
F. Scott Black Theatre General admission $15 Seniors, students, CCBC faculty/staff/alumni $10 Free for CCBC students with current ID
CCBC THEATRE @ CATONSVILLE The Christians By Lucas Hnath
CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE OF MARYLAND Hadestown: Teen Edition Book, music and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell May 1, 8, 15 at 7 p.m. May 2, 9, 16, 17 at 1 p.m. CCBC Essex, Administration Building, Lecture Hall Adults $15 • Students/children $10 Free for CCBC students with current ID DUNDALK COMMUNITY THEATRE Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Book by Douglas McGrath Words and music by Gerry Goffin and Carole King; Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil May 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8 p.m. May 10, 17 at 3 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, Alvin and Mary Lloyd College Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre General admission $25 • Seniors $23 • Students/children $18 Free for CCBC students with current ID
April 23 at 11:10 a.m. April 24, 25 at 7 p.m. April 26 at 3 p.m.
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April 27 at 10 a.m. CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre General admission $15 Seniors, students, CCBC faculty/staff/alumni $10 Free for CCBC students with current ID
CCBC DANCE COMPANY Spring 2026 Dance Concert April 30 at 11:10 a.m. May 1, 2 at 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center,
F. Scott Black Theatre General admission $15 Seniors, students, CCBC faculty/staff/alumni $10 Free for CCBC students with current ID
FOR TICKETS, CONTACT THE CCBC BOX OFFICE AT 443.840.ARTS or ccbctickets.com. All performances are FREE unless otherwise noted. ASL interpreted
ENSEMBLE CONCERTS
Photo courtesy of Ernest Jenkins
CCBC Chamber Singers The CCBC Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Michelle Smith, will present a concert of songs inspired by the music of Disney. May 2 at 7:30 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall Jazz Plus Ensemble The Jazz Plus Ensemble, under the direction of CCBC music faculty member Brian Comotto, will perform standard and original jazz and pop compositions. May 4 at 12:20 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall Baltimore Symphonic Band The Baltimore Symphonic Band, under the direction of Abhinn Malhotra, presents a program of works for symphonic band. May 12 at 7 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
Powerhouse Big Band The Powerhouse Big Band, under the direction of Dr. Casey Dickey, will present a program of jazz standards and big band favorites. May 14 at 8 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Secret Life of Bees Film screening : CCBC Arts partners with the Community Book Connection to present a special screening of “The Secret Life of Bees” — a moving story about love, resilience and finding family in unexpected places. Inspired by the best-selling novel, it is a deeply emotional story about healing, chosen family and the power of women lifting each other up, filled with performances that linger long after the credits roll. Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
I Was Born This Way Film screening: Co-directed by Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard, “I Was Born This Way” spans Archbishop Carl Bean’s life and legacy and celebrates his resounding message, “Love is for everyone.” The film chronicles the extraordinary life of Archbishop Bean—Baltimore-born gospel singer, Motown recording artist, LGBTQ+ activist, founder of the Minority AIDS Project, and creator of the world’s first LGBTQ+ church for people of color. Following the screening, stay for a special panel discussion featuring the award-winning film’s director and additional guest speakers. This powerful documentary premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2025. Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre
MUSIC FORUM SERIES
Music Forum concerts take place at 12:20 p.m. on Fridays in the CCBC Essex Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall, unless otherwise noted. FREE FOR ALL
January 30 ilyAIMY
For more than two decades, Baltimore’s ilyAIMY (i love you And I Miss You) has played everywhere—bait shops to biker weeks to clothing-optional resorts—in every one of the lower forty-eight states. Similarly adventurous songwriters, the band features multiple lead singers, innovative acoustic guitar, and even beatboxing. Rapid-fire lyricism is softened with cello and lush harmonies for “a welcome jolt in folk” as likely to rock out as break into barbershop. This recital celebrates America’s two hundred and fiftieth birthday through a program that bridges two musical worlds close to Dr. Harron’s heart. Anchoring the afternoon is Aaron Copland’s iconic “Appalachian Spring,” whose luminous melodies capture the pioneering spirit and pastoral beauty of the American landscape. Alongside this cornerstone of American music, she will perform works from her native February 6 Liana Harron, piano Georgia, weaving together the folk traditions and rich harmonies of the Caucasus with the open frontiers of the American West. This program is both a tribute to America’s semiquincentennial and a personal journey connecting the music of her two homes. Even those who have never entered a classic Italian opera house are likely to have some familiarity with its iconic look and feel—its dark auditorium and red seats (now familiar to us from cinema architecture), the remarkable distance between its floor and ceiling. This architectural firm has been described as one of the most stable ever designed for musical performance, so successful that it was reproduced thousands of times in the 1800s alone and exists on five continents. What is it about this building design that gives it such appeal and staying power? This question will be tackled by Laura Vasilyeva, a researcher of nineteenth-century Italian opera who has extensively studied the spaces where such performances are staged. February 13 Laura Vasilyeva, musicology
Photo courtesy of David Rybczynski
February 27 Improvisation workshop
Creating and performing music spontaneously might sound daunting, but it’s incredibly rewarding! It’s about thinking fast and collaborating with whatever happens in the moment to build something new. This workshop will address some of the introductory basics of musical improv for the CCBC community.
March 6 David Rybczynski, jazz quartet
Dave Rybczynski (’90) is a freelance saxophonist and woodwind doubler who performs with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Young Victorian Theatre Company in Baltimore, Several Species: The Pink Floyd Experience, and musical theater pit orchestras, including a recent five-week run of “Guys and Dolls” at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. After earning an associate degree in music at CCBC Essex, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music at Towson University. He then spent two years touring internationally with the Glenn Miller Orchestra before establishing himself in the mid-Atlantic region as a freelancer in orchestras and improvisational music groups.
February 20 Faculty recital
The professional musicians of the CCBC music faculty will present a diverse program of selections from classical to jazz, in solo and ensemble.
March 13 Victoria Zelefsky, gig workshop
April 17 Classical student recital
Victoria Zelefsky serves as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, where she leads communications, brand strategy, marketing, public and government relations, and major events that drive business growth and community revitalization across Anne Arundel County. A classically trained opera singer, she will lead a marketing and communications workshop for musicians. The Magical Mystery Four is an acclaimed Beatles tribute band based in the Baltimore/Washington area. Formed in 2017, each band member is an accomplished musician and vocalist that brings multiple talents to the band. Playing note-for-note renditions of The Beatles’ songs, The Magical Mystery Four perform popular songs from The Beatles’ catalog as well as many songs that are seldom performed live. March 20 The Magical Mystery Four
CCBC Essex applied music students will offer a diverse program of vocal and instrumental classical music ranging from the Baroque to contemporary eras.
April 24 Jeff Stern, percussion
Jeff Stern will present a riveting program of recent works for marimba, vibraphone and electronics to CCBC. Whether polyrhythmically grooving alongside a distorted reflection of acoustic sound, playing chamber music with the echos of his notes in real time or simply using physical gestures as means of contextualizing synthesized audio effects, Jeff immerses, captivates and transports listeners into his distinctively intriguing environment. Come prepared to be opened up to the vast possibilities of what percussion can do—dance, sing, provoke, move, entrance and more.
May 1 Chamber Singers
March 27 Pop student recital
The CCBC Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Michelle Smith, will present a concert of songs inspired by the music of Disney.
Talented CCBC applied music students and ensembles will present a concert of popular, jazz and musical theater selections.
May 8 Honors recital
April 10 African American art song
Specially selected music students will perform and be honored along with CCBC faculty members at this festive final Music Forum of the season.
Singers from the Vocal Studies department of the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University will perform an array of art songs written by African American composers under the direction of Associate Professor Carl DuPont. The artists will present a curated recital integrating live performance with scholarly commentary that illuminates the intersection of race, gender, sexuality and class within each work’s creation and reception history.
GALLERIES
January 19–March 27, 2026 BECOMING 2026: Portfolio student exhibition Faculty curator: David Zobel
This exhibition features a diverse range of works from the Essex campus portfolio course—our capstone experience for art majors. Come celebrate their creativity with us! Evening reception: 6–8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Art Gallery March 9–July 7, 2026 Archival Practices in the Virtual Age Curator: Ayobami Adeyemo This thought-provoking exhibition examines how memory, persistence, ephemerality and materiality intersect in a digital world. The show explores the ways we preserve, transform and reinterpret archives in an era dominated by virtual spaces. Evening reception: 6–8 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026 Brunch reception: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Art Gallery
November 14, 2025–February 28, 2026 Turner Station History Center @ CCBC Dundalk Faculty curator: Michelle Wright
This exhibition celebrates the rich history and cultural legacy of Turner Station, a historically and culturally significant Black community in Baltimore County. Through archival materials, photographs and artifacts, visitors will explore the narratives of resilience, innovation and community pride that have shaped Turner Station across generations. Reception: To be announced — stay tuned! CCBC Dundalk, Alvin and Mary Lloyd College Center, Art Gallery This exhibit highlights the vibrant diversity within our adjunct and instructional staff community. While each teaching artist featured brings a distinct background and perspective, they are united by a shared commitment to nurturing the artistic education of the next generation. Together, their unique strengths form a collective that is richer and more meaningful than that which could be created alone. Evening reception: 6–8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 Brunch reception: January 5–February 20, 2026 Everything at Once Curator: Jason Austin
April 20–June 19, 2026 Self, Portrait: A juried, student
call for entries exhibit Faculty curators: Jessica Walton and Matthew Sherwood
Discover fresh perspectives and emerging talent in this juried exhibition of student artwork. From visual, performing and written arts, this show highlights the creativity and innovation of CCBC students across disciplines. Evening reception: 6–8 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Art Gallery
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Art Gallery
To learn more about the exhibitions, programming and online resources visit thegalleriesatccbc.com .
THE ARTS ARE LIVE AT CCBC! Community College of Baltimore County practices equal opportunity in education and employment and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the college community. For access or accommodations related to college performing arts events, please contact the CCBC Box Office at 443.840.ARTS .
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All performances are FREE unless otherwise noted. To check for the most up-to-date information, visit CCBCTICKETS.COM . All events are free for CCBC students with current ID. Visit TINYURL.COM/ALLCCBCTICKETS to log in and place your reservation. All live events are subject to change; this information was accurate as of December 2025.
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